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a⋅ground

[uh-ground]
–adverb, adjective
on or into the ground; in a stranded condition or state: The ship ran aground.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME. See a- 1 , ground
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a·ground   (ə-ground')   
adv.   & adj.
  1. Onto or on a shore, reef, or the bottom of a body of water: a ship that ran aground; a ship aground offshore.

  2. On the ground: combat aircraft aloft and aground.

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